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Charged after an arrest by B T Pellath? 41.6% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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B T Pellath
Prince William County
41.6%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
58.2%
Convicted
1,247
Cases
64th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
1,247 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in B T Pellath's cases for your specific charge.

If B T Pellath filed your case in Prince William County, here's what the data shows: 41.6% of their 1,247 cases were dismissed, and 58.2% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 64% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (662 cases, 37.2% dismissed), followed by Other (469 cases). What happens in your case depends on your specific charge, the facts, and the court — but this data gives you a starting point.

Based on 1,247 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Prince William County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: May 2, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving B T Pellath resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalWeapons Offense — 100.0% of 6 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 8 charges by case volume · Prince William County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 662 37.2%
Other 469 45.3%
Drug Possession Guide 33 57.7%
Driving Suspended Guide 20 40.0%
Failure to Appear 18 77.8%
Reckless Driving Guide 12 37.5%
Public Intoxication Guide 10 10.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 7 28.6%
Obstruction Guide 6 83.3%
Weapons Offense Guide 6 100.0%

Other Officers in Prince William County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C D Simmons 1,739 41.7%
M S Dean 1,720 36.9%
R Duncan 1,171 37.8%
A E Mellis 1,099 42.0%
J Y Martinez 1,020 20.2%

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Officer statistics reflect case outcomes, not performance. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Cases involving B T Pellath have a 41.6% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 1,247 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 64% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving B T Pellath include Traffic Infraction (662 cases), Other (469 cases), Drug Possession (33 cases), Driving Suspended (20 cases), Failure to Appear (18 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 33 Drug Possession cases involving B T Pellath in Prince William County, 57.7% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Prince William County.
Based on 20 Driving Suspended cases involving B T Pellath in Prince William County, 40.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Prince William County.
These statistics reflect case outcomes from public court records, not officer performance evaluations. Dismissal rates are influenced by charge type mix, jurisdiction practices, evidence factors, and other variables. They do not predict individual case outcomes. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your specific situation.

Data source: Virginia public court records, 2025. 1,247 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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